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turnips, beets, cabbages, etc., into which they tumble from the 

 busy machines above. If we mount up stairs further we 

 shall find the chopping machines already referred to in full 

 activity, driven by shafting turned by the engine below. The 

 space not required for their use, and the lots above, are de- 

 voted to the storage of hay and roots. All the hoisting, 

 pumping, steaming and moving of food is done by the engine. 

 A side-track from the railroad delivers all straw, hay, grain or 

 meal beneath the steam crane. The most perfect ventilation 

 is secured by a fan driven by the same power. In a word, 

 every appliance which ingenuity can suggest, and every de- 

 vice which skill can invent for the saving of labor and econ- 

 omy of force, will be impressed into the service. Neither 

 will any pains be spared to ensure the health and happiness 

 of the " milky mothers." It is true that to pasture they will 

 never again return ; but then they will be assiduously served 

 at their stalls with all the most varied, succulent and nourish- 

 ing food " which the market affords " or the season will sup- 

 ply. From the first moment that the returning sun can coax 

 out the earliest oats or rye from the rich hollow of the sun- 

 niest southern slope, until the savage frost cuts down even 

 the hardiest cabbage, they will be feasted upon the most ten- 

 der and delicious fresh vegetables. The best of the grain, 

 and grasses juicy and green, turnips, beets, potatoes, and I 

 know not what other kinds of luxurious living, will be theirs. 

 But you ask, where is all this green stuff" to come from ? 

 Surely, not from the Httle plot of fifty acres, which is left us to 

 farm ? True, it is small, but remember that every foot is 

 available, clear, clean land in the very highest profitable con- 

 dition. Our supply of manure will be magnificent ; and I 

 need not tell you farmers that manure can work miracles. 

 But if you still doubt, although I don't dare now to detail the 

 precise rotation of crops, and close, sharp handling by which 

 it may be effected, yet I can confidently refer you to the 

 authorities on soiling of cattle for verification. Then, even if 

 you find I have overstated it, at least you will be sure to de- 

 rive great benefit from your studies. 



